New York Governor David Paterson's office and officials from
Aqueduct Entertainment Group say they are continuing to finalize a deal
for Aqueduct's gaming contract.

Some in the racing and breeding industries, however, are concerned
Paterson's decision not to seek re-election could stall the process
indefinitely.

Paterson, trailing badly in the polls, announced on Friday that he
would not seek a full four-year term in November despite previous
pledges not to step aside. He has been under heavy pressure from fellow
Democrats not to run and his administration has been plagued the past
two weeks by a scandal involving the alleged improper use of state
police.